NEW YORK, Nov 08, 2013 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
On Monday, November 25, Saks Fifth Avenue's flagship store comes alive
with the unveiling of its iconic holiday windows and the debut of its
Snowflake Spectacular, a dramatic light show projected onto the facade
of the building. Performing for guests this year will be Grammy
Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell, singer Frankie Moreno and the Young
People's Chorus of New York City led by Artistic Director Francisco
Nunez, followed by an exclusive performance to "Carol of the Bells" by
young dancers from the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School at American
Ballet Theatre.

"It gives every one of us at Saks Fifth Avenue great joy to share our
iconic holiday windows with the city of New York," said Richard Baker,
Governor & CEO of Hudson's Bay Company, parent of Saks Fifth Avenue.
"The window unveiling is the official start to the holiday season here
at Saks, and I am honored to carry the tradition forward with this
celebration. Everyone--from resident New Yorkers to tourists--will be
dazzled by this year's display."

THE SNOWFLAKE SPECTACULAR

Saks Fifth Avenue's annual holiday light show will turn the facade of
the iconic luxury retailer into a traffic-stopping festive 3D spectacle.
Snowflakes, ice skaters, gifts and a Yeti all interact through a
custom-built, six-projector system. Iris Worldwide has developed the
dramatic light show, which utilizes state-of-the-art imaging technology
to create a vivid 3D projection that maps the holiday story onto the
building's exterior. After the debut, the show will continue every
evening throughout the holiday season.

THE WINDOWS

For the first time ever, the six animated Fifth Avenue windows will
feature the story of the legendary Yeti, who is rumored to live on the
Saks Fifth Avenue roof, making snow during the holiday season. Each
window depicts a scene from The Yeti Story--from the Yeti's life
as an under-appreciated snowmaker in Siberia to his starring role as a
true snowflake artist in New York.

An interactive window created in collaboration with MasterCard gives
everyone a chance to be a part of the celebration. Beginning on the
evening of the unveiling, guests who visit saks.com/snow will be able to
create their own personal Yeti name and snowflake, which can be
'flicked' from a phone or tablet onto digital displays in the windows.
The mobile site was created by The Science Project, featuring artwork
from renowned designers Marian Bantjes and Stefan Bucher.

Another special window features a holiday Cadillac. The "Frozen
Escalade" prominently features the front clip of a White Diamond 2015
Escalade--a limited edition model offered exclusively to Saks customers.
The display's vehicle will have functioning LED running lamps, which
appears to be embedded and breaking through a block of ice.

Other Fifth Avenue windows will feature blueprint architectural drawings
of the 32 Marian Bantjes snowflakes that have become synonymous with the
holidays at Saks Fifth Avenue and will serve as the backdrop to the
fashion featured in this year's windows.

THE YETI

For years, it's been rumored that a Yeti lives on the roof of Saks Fifth
Avenue, making snowflakes during the holiday season. He's inspired Yeti
trackers around the world. He's reportedly been spotted
by security cameras. Now, he's a holiday superstar, with a starring
role in Saks Fifth Avenue's windows and light show, a plush toy ($55)
and a furry book by Stephan Bucher ($25).

ABOUT SAKS FIFTH AVENUE

Saks Fifth Avenue, one of the world's pre-eminent specialty retailers,
is renowned for its superlative American and international designer
collections, its expertly edited assortment of handbags, shoes, jewelry,
cosmetics and gifts, and the first-rate fashion expertise and exemplary
client service of its Associates. As part of the Hudson's Bay Company
brand portfolio, Saks operates 41 full-line stores in 20 states, five
international licensed stores, 72 Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH stores and
saks.com, the company's online store.

Saks Fifth Avenue is proud to be named a J.D. Power and Associates 2012
Customer Service Champion and is only one of 50 U.S. companies so named.

ABOUT HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY

Hudson's Bay Company (HBC), founded in 1670, is North America's longest
continually operated company. Today, HBC offers customers an
unparalleled range of retailing categories and shopping experiences
internationally. In Canada, HBC operates Hudson's Bay, Canada's largest
department store with 90 locations as well as thebay.com,
unsurpassed in its fashion, beauty, home and accessory designers and
brands. HBC also operates Home Outfitters, Canada's largest home
specialty superstore with 69 locations across the country.

In the United States, HBC operates Saks Fifth Avenue, one of the world's
pre-eminent specialty retailers, renowned for its superlative designer
collections and first-rate fashion expertise. Saks Fifth Avenue
comprises 41 full-line stores in 22 states, five international licensed
stores, saks.com,
72 Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH stores and saksoff5th.com.
HBC also operates Lord & Taylor, a leading department store chain with
49 full-line store locations throughout the northeastern United
States and in two major cities in the Midwest, and lordandtaylor.com. Hudson's
Bay Company banners provide stylish, quality merchandise with a
dedicated focus on service excellence. Hudson's Bay Company trades on
the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "HBC".

ABOUT CADILLAC

Cadillac has been a leading luxury auto brand since 1902. Today Cadillac
is growing globally, driven by an expanding product portfolio featuring
dramatic design and technology. More information on Cadillac appears at www.cadillac.com.
Cadillac's media website with information, images and video can be found
at media.cadillac.com.

ABOUT MASTERCARD

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world's fastest payments processing network, connecting consumers,
financial institutions, merchants, governments and businesses in more
than 210 countries and territories. MasterCard's products and solutions
make everyday commerce activities - such as shopping, traveling, running
a business and managing finances - easier, more secure and more
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